Chick watch ends with Riders landing DE

I’ve also confirmed that import defensive end John Chick has come to terms with the Roughriders.

There have already been multiple reports of the Riders reaching an agreement with Chick. Chick has signed for two years and an option. He’s expected to join the Riders in Saskatoon on Sunday for training camp if all of his flights work out. One of Corey Chamblin’s mandates was Chick come to terms with the team in time for the opening of training camp. Obviously a deal was worked out in time.

Chick reportedly has to undergo a physical in Saskatoon before the signing is complete. That’s pretty standard operating procedure in the football world, so I would expect a release from the Riders once that is completed.

Chick is an upgrade to the Riders’ defensive line, but with some questions. He’s 30 and he’s coming off a serious knee injury in 2011. He did return to the Jaguars in 2012, but that has to be a concern.

Sportsnet is reporting that Chick signed for $120,000 a year. If he did and the Riders get the Chick of 2009, then it’s a great deal. If not, it’s still well worth the gamble.

I’m sure there will be additional details as the day progresses. I’m in the middle of preparing to spend two weeks in Saskatoon, so following me on Twitter would be the best place to go for additional information. I’ll also be retweeting comments from other followers so should be a fun day tracking reactions.

Should be an eventful day in Saskatoon tomorrow, to say the very least.

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